On Solid Ground
This Earth (and earth)-friendly home puts the ‘green’ in Greenwich. A couple who spent their...
Posts about Resilient Housing
New Ebook Explores the Case for Residential Fire Sprinklers
Green Builder Media’s latest free download examines the data, economics, myths, and real-world...
Extreme Durability Helps Make Metal Roofs Sustainable
Whether you’re building a new home or need to replace your roof, consider the merits of metal. When...
Fire-Resistant Materials: A Sense of Urgency
The wildfire crisis has prompted engineers and builders to explore residential concrete...
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Building Resilient Homes in an Era of Climate Extremes
A new eBook from Green Builder Media and ProVia outlines practical, data-driven strategies for...
Resilience Rising: Alternative Structural Systems
Lumber volatility may push more builders toward faster, more insulating wall systems that require...
Optimized Roof-Attic Assemblies
A roof system is a layered assembly that must function as a cohesive unit to ensure energy...
Smart Home Integration—A La Carte
If you’re not already including numerous smart Wi-Fi features in even your most basic home models,...
Noncombustible Siding Helps Harden Home Against Wildfire
In regions at extreme risk of wildfire, Hardie siding can be part of a fire mitigation plan. Fire...
Shifts in Housing Size
Smaller floorplans cost less to build, use fewer resources, and run on a lot less energy over the...
Climate Heats Up, Homes Toughen Up
In an era of extremes, resilience is becoming the new standard in home design. Each year, just when...
Resilience Rising: Focused Landscaping for Tighter Budgets
These three little-known backyard best practices can help you save money without sacrificing fun...
Keeping Homes Cool Without Air Conditioning
As extreme temperatures rise, new home designers may be wise to combine traditional and high-tech...
